Prediction and odds analysis for Angers vs Monaco at 00:00 on October 19, Round 8 of Ligue 1

Prediction and odds for Angers vs Monaco (00:00, October 19). Forecast of the result, expected lineups, and expert analysis for the Round 8 Ligue 1 match between Angers and Monaco.

Preview of the Angers vs Monaco match

90-minute odds: 1 : 0

Total goals: 2 3/4

Angers enter this match under significant pressure, ranking second from bottom with just 5 points after 7 rounds. Coach Alexandre Dujeux’s team has not won in their last 6 games, including 3 straight defeats recently, among them a heavy 0-5 loss to Strasbourg. Their attack remains their biggest flaw, having scored only 3 goals this season and failing to score in 3 consecutive matches. Despite playing at their home ground Stade Raymond Kopa, history is not on their side as they have failed to win in their last 8 home games against Monaco in Ligue 1.

Conversely, Monaco are in a period of transition after appointing Sebastien Pocognoli as head coach replacing Adi Hutter. In his first match, the Belgian coach saw his team draw 2-2 with Nice despite leading by 2 goals. Monaco currently stand 5th with 13 points, just 2 points behind the leaders. New coach Pocognoli aims to strengthen the defense, which has been the team’s weak spot recently. Nevertheless, Monaco’s attack remains potent, boosted by Ansu Fati’s excellent form.

Against a sharply declining Angers with a lackluster attack, this is a chance for Monaco to reclaim victory, although keeping a clean sheet will be challenging. It is highly likely that Pocognoli’s team will leave Stade Raymond Kopa with all three points in this away match.